The Oklahoma Bar Journal March 2023

Vice President Williams said the Legislative Monitoring Committee will host the annual OBA Legislative Kickoff on Jan. 27. Governor Bracken said that he has taken on leadership of the Military Assistance Committee and is planning a meeting in February. Governor Shaffer Siex said the Solo and Small Firm Conference Planning Committee is meeting Jan. 24, and program ming is being developed. APPROVAL OF OBA MOBILE APP SURVEY President-Elect Pringle explained his vision for a mobile or web based app that would enhance member service and promote mem ber engagement. He also explained the rationale for distributing a sur vey to solicit membership feedback. He presented to the board a draft survey that was recommended for approval by the Membership Engagement Committee. The board passed a motion to approve the survey for membership-wide distribution. PRESIDENT HERMANSON’S APPOINTMENTS The board passed a motion to approve the following appointments: Professional Responsibility Commission – President Hermanson reappoints Alissa Dawn Preble Hutter to a first full term that expires Dec. 31, 2025. Court on Judiciary/Appellate Division – President Hermanson reappoints D. Kenyon Williams Jr. to a two-year term that expires March 1, 2025. Court on Judiciary/Trial Division – President Hermanson appoints Charles W. Chesnut to a first full term that expires March 1, 2025.

Supreme Court issued one order approving resignation pending disciplinary proceedings. In summary, as of Dec. 31, there were 169 grievances pending investiga tion by the Office of the General Counsel for future presentation to the Professional Responsibility Commission. In addition to the pending investigations, there is one grievance awaiting a private reprimand and nine grievances to be filed as formal charges with the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Furthermore, upon the success ful completion of the Attorney Diversion Program, participating attorneys are to receive private rep rimands involving 13 grievances and letters of admonition involving 17 grievances. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submit ted to the board for its review. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Dow said the Civil Procedure and Evidence Code Committee is organizing and will be meeting soon. Governor Smith said the Member Services Committee is scheduled to meet in February after a long hiatus. Governor Vanderburg said the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee is active by email and is circulating proposed changes to rules for committee commen tary. Past President Hicks said the Strategic Planning Committee is gathering information and organizing an upcoming meeting. Governor Hilfiger said the Law Day Committee met Jan. 9 and has received more than 1,300 entries for its annual art and writing contests for school aged children. Governor Barbush said the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee will participate in a regional summit to be held in southeast Oklahoma this year.

UPCOMING OBA AND COUNTY BAR EVENTS President Hermanson reviewed upcoming bar-related events, including Legislative Kickoff, Jan. 27, Oklahoma Bar Center; Day at the Capitol, March 21, Oklahoma State Capitol; New Admittee Swearing-In Ceremony, April 25; and the OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference, June 22-24, Osage Casino, Tulsa. NEXT BOARD MEETING The Board of Governors met in February, and a summary of those actions will be published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal once the min utes are approved. The next board meeting will be held Monday, March 20, at the Oklahoma Bar Center in Oklahoma City.

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